PhD in Psychology Neuroscience and Data Science

Methods and Applied Techniques in Cognitive Neuroscience

Department
Instructor
Vecchi Tomaso Elia
Credit
5 Credits
Obligatoriness
Mandatory
Curriculum
Neuro Science and Psychology

Aim of the Course

The aim of the course of Applied Experimental Psychology is to stimulate theoretical reflections on a relevant issue in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. In 2021, the selected topic is Cerebellum and Cognition, with a specific emphasis on the role of the cerebellum in memory processes.

Programme

Students have to analyse a theoretical text and produce a short theory-driven essay/commentary (2-3 pages) discussing the main content of the book as summarized in the introduction and conclusion sections:

Vecchi & Gatti, Memory as Prediction, MIT Press, US.

https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/memory-prediction

 

Date and Registration Form

For information about receiving the necessary material write to: 

vecchi@unipv.it